Freetown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Freetown’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Freetown is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Freetown, the average commute to work is 32.65 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
The education level of Freetown citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 37.70% of adults in Freetown have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Freetown in 2018 was $49,285, which is lower middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $197,140 for a family of four.
The people who call Freetown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Freetown residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Freetown include Portuguese, Irish, English, French, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Freetown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Polish.
